Clinic LPN
- Company:
- GREAT PLAINS HEALTH
- Location:
- North Platte, NE 69101
- Post Date:
- September 18, 2024
- Job Status:
- Part-Time
- Description:
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Clinic LPN GPPN
Rheumatology Providers
Regular Part Time => 20hrs
Day Shift
Mission
To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.
PositionSummary
The Clinic LPN is responsible to check patients in upon their arrival. Using EMR the nurse will obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories, and reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient. This person makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient's visit and any procedures as well as makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe. Additionally the nurse will triage patient phone calls, medications requests, support physician with in office procedures and administer logs such as refrigeration control and sample medication receiving/distribution.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Credentials
Current Nebraska License as LPN
Essential Functions
- Ensures quality patient care and adheres to provider preferences for their patients. Explains procedures, treatments and reinforces provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
- Provides prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Administers injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
- Uses EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately as well as provides point of care testing. Records test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart and reports to providers for further instructions or sign off.
- Maintains sample medications by logging their receipt. Sample medications must be documented in the patient's chart. Sends written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
- Tracks lab and procedure orders. Communicates clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
- Initiates a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
- Communicates and instructs plan of care to patient/family/guardians. Documents understanding of instructions given in the patient's chart.
- Completes and documents patient phone calls in the patient's chart.
- Assists with office procedures as requested by physician.
- Administers IV medication as prescribed by physician.
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